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Professor of Economics Dr. Michael Youngblood gives us an important lesson on cost-benefit analysis as we go on his journey from first-generation student at a community college to now 30-year career teaching at RVC. We also dig into his passions for music and cooking, and he shares his thoughts on the secrets to a long and healthy marriage.

Professor of Computer Information Systems Jim Conley tells us how his life-changing moment happened and how his RVC journey began. He gives us a lesson on networking and programming and how they have changed dramatically since he started teaching, and we also hear some tales about his youthful dreams of becoming a rock star drummer.

Relic: an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest.

Dr. Karl Jacobs, RVC’s second president (1969-1997), describes himself as an “old relic” of RVC. Based on the above definition, we agree. There is very much a historical and sentimental interest surrounding Dr. Jacobs. In this rare conversation with him, we learn about the formative years of RVC, the challenges Dr. Jacobs and the college faced to earn the public’s trust and respect, and how important it was for him to surround himself with good people. Dr. Jacobs candidly shares his greatest triumphs and his regrets from nearly 30 years as RVC’s president. It’s an RVC history lesson you will not want to miss.

A terrifying experience speaking in front of her first class was the start of Lisa Alexander’s RVC journey as an Adjunct Composition Instructor. What it became is a lifetime of fond memories, friendships, and family connections. We learn about the most memorable student paper she’s ever read, her favorite forms of writing, and authors she most admires.

Joe Woolford, Coordinator of New Student Enrollment, tells us about a new podcast he and his colleagues have started to help prospective students learn about how to get started at RVC. We also learn about his true passions and how he has found ways to incorporate those passions into his work. And we put him on the spot to choose his favorite Star Wars movie. His answer may surprise you.

VP of Workforce Development Chris Lewis joins us to talk about the work he is doing for some major RVC initiatives, including the Advanced Technology Center and the Tech Bus, and how they are going to bring hope and opportunity to those who need it in our region. He also tells us how some of the most important work we can do can happen outside of normal work hours. Finally, we end with a love story you won’t want to miss.

Associate Professor of Respiratory Care Jacki Moss shares some emotional and passionate stories about her program and profession, offers advice on how we all can be healthier, and explains how she always tries to discover the best parts at the center of all of us. We also hear about a kayaking trip gone south, and Amanda is back in the co-host chair!

In this timely conversation, Dr. Kym Blanchard, RVC's Executive Director of Online Development, Technology & Innovation, talks all things online learning, including how faculty and students can get the most out of the online experience and what her goals are for this new position at RVC. We also make her explain synchronous versus asynchronous, learn more about what keeps her busy when she's off-line, and uncover her passion for speaking for those who can't speak for themselves.

Professor Dr. George Hernandez shares his expertise in child psychology, provides some insightful advice for students and parents on how to cope with today's stresses and anxieties, and explains how friends and parents can model behaviors that can shape who we are. We also learn how he and his wife both became Professors of Psychology at RVC, and get to explore George's inner-geek with discussions on Marvel and Star Wars that are music to the ears of David and his guest co-host, Eric Wilson. 

Student Trustee Annika Vincent shares with us how fate may have led her to RVC, what she hopes to accomplish as Student Trustee, and what brings her happiness. Meanwhile, David is joined by a special guest co-host in the booth.